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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Black. Cross-section is trapezoidal with back narrower than front, cross-section of butt is rectangular. Surface is partialluy ground on front and sides, rest is bruised. Minor differentiation, front slopes down towards poll. Poll reduced on proper left side. Bevel is demarcated by a ridge, cutting edge is sharp and curved, chipped kid cutting edge. Large chip on proper right front.

Production Primary Date:
Archaic

Provenance Place:
Lumsden, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand

D2001.55

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
249mm (9 13/16")
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2001.55
On Display
No

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